Amp Cover - by request
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Melting Slicks
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From: Union City CA
Amp Cover - by request
I had a lot of emails, so here's the details on just the cover -
I used regular plywood 1/8" thick, covered with carpet from PepBoys. I stapled and used spray adhesive.
Resistor ~ assume 12.5 v, 40mA current MAX load ~300 Ohm resistor (1/4W)
LED only goes 1 WAY inline with +12V. Go to RadioShack and look at back of package. (Anode = longer leg goes to +)
Place resistor in Series with +12.5V line from AMP (or any +V source) BEFORE LED or else POOF. If you want a picture, I will draw it out.
Panel is sized to PRESS fit, so no fasteners. I would agree velcro may help.
Fan is critical to prevent amp overheating, again it sucks our out.
Speed-Racer
I used regular plywood 1/8" thick, covered with carpet from PepBoys. I stapled and used spray adhesive.
Resistor ~ assume 12.5 v, 40mA current MAX load ~300 Ohm resistor (1/4W)
LED only goes 1 WAY inline with +12V. Go to RadioShack and look at back of package. (Anode = longer leg goes to +)
Place resistor in Series with +12.5V line from AMP (or any +V source) BEFORE LED or else POOF. If you want a picture, I will draw it out.
Panel is sized to PRESS fit, so no fasteners. I would agree velcro may help.
Fan is critical to prevent amp overheating, again it sucks our out.
Speed-Racer
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From: Merrick NY
Re: Amp Cover - by request (Speed-Racer)
This is my first time reading the post.... I like it.... it looks way cool.... hides the amp and everything.... I think I'm gonna do that too... THANKS FOR THE ADVICE!!!!! :cool: :seeya :yesnod: 
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Melting Slicks
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Re: Amp Cover - by request (Butters00Vet)
I had one guy who saw the amp without the cover and he said "Ya gonna keep it like that?"
I then realized, guess not, I'll make a cover!
The other choice was keeping the amp under the 12" sub area, but overheating is a concern, so I came up with this solution.
Also, I overclock hi end AMD Tbird CPU's and use fans whenever possible to keep them cool. The fan for the amp is critical to prevent thermal shutoff.
Glad you like it.
Speed-Racer
I then realized, guess not, I'll make a cover!
The other choice was keeping the amp under the 12" sub area, but overheating is a concern, so I came up with this solution.
Also, I overclock hi end AMD Tbird CPU's and use fans whenever possible to keep them cool. The fan for the amp is critical to prevent thermal shutoff.
Glad you like it.
Speed-Racer
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From: Merrick NY
Re: Amp Cover - by request (Speed-Racer)
I hear ya about the amp COOKING :mad in the well area. If you ever say my setup, I have an amp setup where u have yours and one in the well. Needless to say.. if it's a 85+ degree day, the amp cooks in there. It's great to hide in there, but the way I play my music, which is extremely loud, I will need to relocate it somewhere else. And I mean my amp cooks like we could fry up some eggs, grits and bacon off of it :eek: When I do relocate it, I might have my stereo guy build me sealed box for the 2 10's I have... the bass gets muddled because there isn't enough back pressure with all the air leaking out of the cover. I have the same setup u have with the cover except with 2 10's. Mine sounds good at low to medium, but at high volume.... the cones move WAY too much and I'm afraid of blowing the speakers.... again. :crazy:
